Waters (WAT) shares have risen 2.2% since its last earnings report, underperforming the S&P 500, with estimates trending downward and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) suggesting an in-line return in the near term. While Waters has a strong Growth Score of A, its Momentum and Value scores are less favorable. Integer (ITGR), a competitor in the Medical-Instruments industry, gained 1% over the past month and has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) with positive estimate revisions.
Waters Corporation (WAT) shares have increased by 2.2% in the month following its last earnings report, a gain that underperformed the S&P 500. This price movement occurred alongside a downward trend in earnings estimates for WAT over the past month, signaling a potential shift in outlook. Consequently, WAT holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting expectations for an in-line return relative to the market in the near term. While Waters exhibits a strong Growth Score of A, its Momentum Score and Value Score are both C, contributing to an overall VGM Score of B. In contrast, Integer (ITGR), another company in the Zacks Medical - Instruments industry, gained 1% over the past month. Integer reported revenues of $437.39 million for the quarter ended March 2025, a 5.5% year-over-year increase, with EPS rising to $1.31 from $1.14. Integer is anticipated to post earnings of $1.57 per share for the current quarter, marking a 20.8% year-over-year change, and its Zacks Consensus Estimate has risen by 1.7% over the last 30 days, supporting its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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